Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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